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  • BBNAIJA: Focus on entertainment not just romance, Adekunle urges fans

    BBNAIJA: Focus on entertainment not just romance, Adekunle urges fans

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Adekunle has expressed frustration with the way fans are engaging with the current season of the show.

    According to him, the excessive focus on relationships, potential ships, and drama is overshadowing the entertainment value of the program.

    According to Adekunle, fans should shift their attention to appreciating the diverse personalities and talents of the housemates.

    He notes that with 26 contestants in the house, more than half of whom are incredibly entertaining, there’s a wealth of content to enjoy beyond romantic storylines.

    Adekunle also reminds fans that everything happening in the house is part of a game, where contestants are playing roles to achieve their goals and by fixating on a handful of housemates and their relationships, fans are diluting the potential of the season.

    Adekunle’s request fans to enjoy the show in its entirety, taking in the various curated events, like the pool party and wager presentation, which are designed to enhance the viewer’s experience.

    He wrote on X: “You guys aren’t enjoying this show and it sucks. I haven’t watched the show since Wednesday, and I hoped to get updates on the TL. But instead, it’s talk about alleged ships, potential ships and the drama within the triangles.

    “There are 26 people in that house and more than half of them are incredibly entertaining. THIS IS AN ENTERTAINMENT SHOW, not a show about love. I’m genuinely asking now, because I don’t get it. What exactly is the entertaining value in
    -boy likes girl, boy goes after girl.
    -girl likes the attention, girl plays hard to get.
    -boy talks to other girls, girl talks to other boys. Yes, it’s a storyline, but come on guys !

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    “There has been 9 seasons of the show and only a handful of ships have been successful afterwards. Year in, year out you guys always do this. FOCUS ON SHIPS – especially the ones that are unlikely to sail, WHY?

    “Remember that everyone in that house is playing a game. Some people get in there knowing exactly what they want to do. Others figure it out while they’re in there, while others have to constantly remind themselves where they are and that – it’s all still a game.

    “There was a pool party, a wager presentation and other things this week. These things are curated for the viewers experience. Allow yourselves to be entertained by EVERYTHING, not just the drama. Don’t make these housemates come out and pretend to be something they’re not just because they want to satisfy the fans.

    “This season has the potential to be one of the best, but we’ll dilute it if we focus on just a handful of the housemates. Let’s enjoy the SHOW. Let’s focus on ENTERTAINMENT!”

  • BBNAIJA S10: Kola breaks down in tears following Sabrina’s sudden exit from House

    BBNAIJA S10: Kola breaks down in tears following Sabrina’s sudden exit from House

    Big Brother Naija season 10 housemate Kola has broken down in tears after learning about Sabrina’s sudden exit from the show due to medical reasons.

    Sabrina had informed her fellow housemates about her departure, emphasising that she didn’t want it to seem like she just disappeared.

    “I am leaving the house today. I have to pack right now. I am leaving for medical reasons. I don’t know whether I am coming back; I can’t answer that. I have only 20 minutes to pack. You guys should kill this in my honour,” Sabrina told the housemates.

    Announcing on its verified X handle, the organisers wrote, “Sabrina, one of the housemates in the Big Brother Naija Ten over Ten season, has exited from the House on medical grounds.

    “Prior to this, she had a consultation with Big Brother and the on-site medical team, where it was decided that she had to leave the house for a more thorough medical investigation.

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    “MultiChoice and the show producers are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all housemates in the Big Brother house at all times.”

    The news of her exit has left Kola and possibly others in the house emotional, given the bond they might have shared.

  • BBNAIJA: Rooboy crowned ‘Most Influential’ housemate for week two

    BBNAIJA: Rooboy crowned ‘Most Influential’ housemate for week two

    Big Brother Naija housemate Rooboy has been crowned the “Most Influential Player” of the week by his fellow contestants.

    This recognition came after Big Brother ‘Biggie’ introduced a new twist where housemates vote for the contestant who brings the most energy, effort, and entertainment to the house.

    The voting criteria include contributions to tasks, house chores, workout dedication, competitiveness, and overall entertainment value.

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    Rooboy’s win proves he’s excelled in these areas, impressing his peers with his skills and attitude.

    This new twist added a strategic layer to the game, as housemates must balance individual goals with being seen as influential.

  • BREAKING: Ibifubara evicted from BBNaija season 10

    BREAKING: Ibifubara evicted from BBNaija season 10

    • …becomes second member to leave the House 

    Big Brother Naija housemate Ibifubara has been evicted from the “10/10” season.

    After a dramatic search for an envelope containing an immunity card, 27 housemates were put up for possible eviction, and Ibifubara ultimately became the second to bid farewell to the show, after Danboskid.

    This unexpected turn of events has left the remaining 27 housemates on high alert, as they scramble to regroup and reassess their strategies in the battle for the coveted grand prize.

    Read Also: BBNAIJA: Mensan’s strategy best in season 10 – Adekunle

    Recall that the Head of House Victory is immune from this week’s eviction and also saved Kayikunmi with his veto power. 

    As the competition intensifies, alliances will be tested, and new ones will be formed.

    The housemates will need to navigate the challenges and twists that come their way, all while trying to stay in the game and claim the top prize.

  • BBNAIJA: Mensan’s strategy best in season 10 – Adekunle

    BBNAIJA: Mensan’s strategy best in season 10 – Adekunle

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate Adekunle has praised current housemate Mensan’s strategy, calling it “the best this season”.

    Stating his opinion on X, Adekunle said Mensan’s bold entrance, eccentric fashion sense, and entertaining antics are evidence of his clever gameplay.

    He noted that Mensan’s use of popular slang, like “pressurrreeee”, adds to his appeal.

    He said: “You know what, let’s talk about it. Mensan actually has the best strategy this season. Since his very loud entrance that everyone talked about, to his daily style of wearing the strangest of things. Because tell me why at midnight he’s still dressed in this tie, red socks and office shoe and he’s wearing an apron trying to make dinner.

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    “Why everyone isn’t talking about him from the game/strategy perspective, I don’t know but also being the only one that even has the common slang in the house “pressurrreeee”, Mensan is definitely giving entertainment. Maybe if he wasn’t so loud. But still.”

  • BBNAIJA: Why I lied I was 21-year-old – Koyin

    BBNAIJA: Why I lied I was 21-year-old – Koyin

    Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Koyin has revealed that his modeling profession made him lie about being 21.

    He initially mentioned during the show’s premiere that he was 21 but later revealed to fellow contestant Gigi Jasmine that he’d be turning 25 on August 19.

    Koyin admitted to cutting off three years from his real age, citing his modeling career as the reason.

    “I am 25 years old and not 21 years old. I had to reduce my age because of modelling,” Koyin confessed.

    Gigi Jasmine commended him for his emotional intelligence.

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    “You have some high level of emotional intelligence which I appreciate a lot,” Gigi commended.

    This isn’t an isolated incident, as another housemate, Ivatar, also admitted to tweaking her age.

    She initially claimed to be 40 but later revealed she’s actually 37, saying she was just joking about her age.

  • BBNAIJA S10: Denari slams Kuture over food rations

    BBNAIJA S10: Denari slams Kuture over food rations

    Big Brother housemates Denari and Kuture engaged in a heated argument over breakfast rations in the kitchen on Friday morning.

    The tension began when Kuture attempted to discuss the food with Denari, who promptly warned him never to bring up the topic again.

    Denari claimed that Kulture behaves like a “big animal” around food, with his “animal instincts” taking over whenever food is mentioned.

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    “I have warned you not to talk about food with me. You behave like a big animal anytime they talk about food…Anytime they talk about food, your animal instincts go come out,” he fumed.

    Despite the provocation, Kulture chose to laugh it off instead of reacting aggressively.

    Recall that Kulture had previously admitted to being very particular about food, stating that he doesn’t joke with it.

  • BBNAIJA S10: Koyin, Sultana plan to get matching tattoos

    BBNAIJA S10: Koyin, Sultana plan to get matching tattoos

    Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemates Sultana and Koyin are taking their bond to the next level with a plan to tattoo each other’s names on their bodies.

    The duo hatched the idea after a fun-filled night of dancing and connection at the Thursday night pool party.

    According to their conversation with housemate Zita, 26-year-old Sultana wants to inscribe 21-year-old Koyin’s name on her neck, while Koyin prefers a more discreet placement for Sultana’s name, jokingly stating “inside” his body.

    After some playful banter, Sultana agreed to place her tattoo under her clothes, matching Koyin’s preference for privacy.

    Below is how the conversation went:

    Sultana: You won’t write my name on your body? Answer me now!

    Koyin: I should write your name, so?”

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    Sultana: No, we are going together. I will write your name on my body, too.

    Zita: Who’s going first?

    Sultana: I’m going first. I will write his name on my body on my neck.

    Koyin: Okay, I will write yours inside my body where nobody will see it.

    Sultana: Wow, so I should write it on my neck where everybody will see it, but you can’t write mine where everybody will see it.

    Koyin: I love my tattoo to be inside my body.

    Sultana: Okay, so I will write it under the clothes, too.

    Koyin: That’s right, so I should be able to see it alone.

    Their chemistry is slowly developing as the duo were seen kissing in the early hours of Friday.

  • Why I chose Islam over Christianity – BBNaija’s Sultana

    Why I chose Islam over Christianity – BBNaija’s Sultana

    Big Brother Naija housemate Sultana has revealed why she chose Islam over Christianity.

    Born to a Muslim father from Adamawa State and a Christian mother from Yala, Cross River State, Sultana said she grew up exposed to both faiths.

    Speaking to co-housemates, she said that she was previously baptised as a Catholic with the name Josephine but decided to embrace Islam as it “works best” for her.

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    Zita: “Are your parents strict Muslims?”

    Sultana: “No, I grew up going to both church and mosque. My mom is a Christian. At some points, I got baptized in Catholic, my baptismal name is Josephine. I just decided to choose the religion that works best for me, which is Islam.”

  • Ka3na cries out over single motherhood struggles

    Ka3na cries out over single motherhood struggles

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate Ka3na Jones has opened up about the challenges of being a single mother after losing her husband early in life.

    In an emotional Instagram post, Ka3na shared her struggles with anxiety, grief, and the weight of solo parenting, contradicting the common notion that things get easier with time. 

    She expressed feelings of anger, exhaustion, and frustration, often wishing for someone to share the burden. 

    Ka3na said despite the challenges, she cherishes her daughter and wouldn’t change a thing, even if she knew her husband’s time was limited.

    She wrote: “I don’t believe I can even get used to being a single parent. This shit is hard.

    “They say it gets easier with time. Lies!
    They only grow—the anxiety, the grief, the responsibility, the sacrifices!

    “TRUST ME. Nobody ever tells you, “Hey Katie, this amazing man you’re about to marry only has five more years to live, make every second count.” Or, “Don’t rush into having kids… he’s going to die and leave you a widow and a single mother in your prime”.

    “Would I have done anything differently if I knew? Honestly, no. Because I can’t imagine my world right now without my baby girl. I Miss Mr. Jones every passing day

    “But am I angry sometimes? Tired? Worn out? Yes. Do I wish someone would just look at me and say, “Katie, take a break… I got this? Absolutely!!! I. Am. Tired”.